• Manufacturing

    The goal of the program is to help students develop job readiness skills relative to the manufacturing occupations. Good work ethics and employable skills are taught through classroom theory and shop activities. The course curriculum will be presented by classroom instruction, shop activities, and industrial tours.

    Students will visit local industry and see how the computer and CNC equipment has dominated today’s manufacturing. Measurement, blueprint reading, layout, machine setup, and operation of various types of machines are all studied and applied. Required activities and projects act as a curriculum core in order for students to learn the fundamentals of these occupations. Once core requirements are completed, individual projects are encouraged to expand on these skills.  

    In the second year of machining, students will expand on their current machine operations and setup skills, along with CNC programming and operation using "Mastercam" software, Haas CNC lathes, and vertical machining centers.


    Program Content

    First Year

    • Blueprint Reading
    • Basic math and linear measurement
    • Setup and operation of a drill press, band saw, grinders, lathes, and milling machines
    • CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine operation

     

    Second Year

    • Advanced measurement techniques and instruments
    • Advanced lathe and mill operations involving internal threading, grooving, boring, precision machining & grinding, and developing production machining & fabrication processes
    • Finishing and Inspection
    • Surface grinding
    • Finish quality and instruments
    • CNC - Computer Numerical Control
    • Manual programming and CAM programming CNC (using Mastercam) lathes & mills
    • CNC setup and operation of lathe and mill

Contact

  • Ben Nelson
    Manufacturing Teacher
    P: (315) 253-0361 ext. 5602

    Stacy Pettigrass
    Teacher Assistant


    Benefits

    -Completed Career Portfolio 

    -Integrated Math Credit Internship Experience 

    -Articulation Agreements/College Credit
    • Cayuga Community College
    • Art Institute of Pittsburgh
    • Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Internship Experiences

    Students can participate in an internship experience where they will apply their knowledge while working with professionals in authentic career settings. Students will have an opportunity to dialog with practitioners via guest presentations while developing professional insights and future educational plans.

    Proper Materials

    Students enrolling in this program will be
    responsible for:

    • small toolbox
    • 8" leather work boots
    • shop apron

    Potential Careers

    • General Machinist
    • Apprentice Tool & Die Maker
    • CNC Operator
    • Inspection
    • CNC Programmer*
    • Setup/Troubleshooter*
    • Tool & Die Maker*
    • Mechanical Engineer*
    • Industrial Engineer*
    • CAD Programmer*


    * Advanced Employment - Additional training may be necessary.